With over 200 works on display, Hokusai offers a unique opportunity to explore the genius of the greatest representative of Ukiyo-e, the artistic movement tied to the lifestyle and tastes of the emerging social classes of Edo, now Tokyo. Katsushika Hokusai, an eccentric and multifaceted artist, portrayed nature, everyday life, and the many layers of his society with originality, blending traditional Japanese painting with Western techniques to become a remarkable interpreter of the world around him. Renowned as the master of iconic landscapes and scenic beauty—such as the famed print "The Great Wave"—Hokusai was a refined and poetic artist. Alongside his most celebrated masterpieces, the exhibition features lesser-known but deeply characteristic works such as surimono (limited-edition illustrated cards and invitations), scroll paintings depicting seductive beauties and legendary animals, volumes of Manga used as drawing manuals by painters, and woodblock prints dedicated to literary and poetic figures. This wide-ranging collection reflects Hokusai’s extraordinary versatility and visionary approach. A truly unique artist, his influence reached far beyond Japan, inspiring masters such as Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec.